Fe*lic"i*ty (?), n.; pl. Felicities (#). [OE. felicite, F. f'elicit'e, fr. L. felicitas, fr. felix, -icis, happy, fruitful; akin to fetus.]
1.
The state of being happy; blessedness; blissfulness; enjoyment of good.
Our own felicity we make or find.
Johnson.
Finally, after this life, to attain everlasting joy and felicity.
Book of Common Prayer.
2.
That which promotes happiness; a successful or gratifying event; prosperity; blessing.
the felicities of her wonderful reign.
Atterbury.
3.
A pleasing faculty or accomplishment; as, felicity in painting portraits, or in writing or talking.
"
Felicity of expression."
Bp. Warburton.
Syn. -- Happiness; bliss; beatitude; blessedness; blissfulness. See Happiness.
© Webster 1913.